Today, I want to tell you what 5 common flower pests to watch for this summer.

You have planted your flowers this spring and for the coming summer months to enjoy, but now their leaves, stems, and even flowers are being eaten and you don't know what has caused this damage. Here are 5 common plant and flower pests to watch for this summer and the damage they can cause.

We use a product called Sluggo that controlls these pests so our plants are healthy and not completely eaten down to the ground.

Go to spokengarden.com/150 for examples of flower damage and their pests. Also, get more information on how to control each of these pests.

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